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Evaluating the Impact of a Functional and Cognitive Strategy in Patients with Long Covid-19
Sponsor: Fundación Cardioinfantil Instituto de Cardiología
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the impact of a functional and cognitive rehabilitation strategy compared to evidence-based informational messages, on functional capacity, cognitive abilities, quality of life, and disease progression in adults with chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and Long Covid-19. Researchers will compare a structured rehabilitation program to informational support through evidence-based messages to determine if rehabilitation leads to better functional and cognitive outcomes in patients with Long Covid-19. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: 1. Functional and cognitive rehabilitation: Attending weekly in-person sessions for 8 weeks, including supervised physical and cognitive exercises. 2. Informational support: Receiving weekly evidence-based educational messages for 8 weeks. Participants will undergo assessments at baseline, post-intervention, and six months later, including a six-minute walk test, handgrip strength measurement, and questionnaires on disability, anxiety, depression, fatigue, dyspnea, cognitive function, and quality of life.
Official title: Impact of Functional and Cognitive Rehabilitation, in Adults with Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases and Long Covid-19 , on Their Functional and Cognitive Capacity, Quality of Life, and the Evolution of Their Baseline Condition, in Bogotá D.C.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
374
Start Date
2025-04-01
Completion Date
2026-04-01
Last Updated
2025-03-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Functional and cognitive rehabilitation strategy
The functional and cognitive rehabilitation strategy is a structured, supervised program, designed to improve physical and cognitive function in patients with Long Covid-19 and chronic diseases. Participants will attend weekly in-person sessions for 8 weeks at study sites. Each session includes: * Functional Rehabilitation (60 min): Warm-up, aerobic exercise (elliptical/treadmill), muscle strengthening, and cool-down, all supervised by trained healthcare professionals who monitor effort levels and heart rate. * Cognitive Rehabilitation (30 min): Memory, attention, and executive function exercises, guided by occupational therapists or speech therapists.
Evidence-Based Informational Support
The evidence-based informational support intervention provides structured, research-based health information to patients with Long Covid-19 and chronic diseases. Participants receive weekly digital messages for 8 weeks via email or text, covering key topics such as Covid-19 prevention, treatment, follow-up, and prognosis. Content is derived from high-quality scientific studies and clinical guidelines. A total of 24 informational pieces are delivered, ensuring comprehensive coverage of essential health recommendations. This intervention is remote, accessible, and designed to enhance patient knowledge and self-management, distinguishing it from traditional in-person education programs.
Locations (1)
Fundación Cardioinfantil-Instituto de cardiología
Bogotá DC, Bogotá DC, Colombia